Starmer says 2025 will be a year for UK to ‘rediscover great nation we are’ with ‘more cash in your pocket’

Sir Keir Starmer has hailed 2024 as a “year of change” as he shared his first New Year message as prime minister.

Keanu Reeves’s stolen Rolex found in Chile, police say

A Rolex stolen from John Wick star Keanu Reeves has been found in Chile, according to police in the South American country.

West Ham striker Michail Antonio thankful for ‘being alive’ after discharge from hospital

West Ham forward Michail Antonio has said he has realised he “took life for granted” but is now thankful just for “being alive”, as he was discharged from hospital after…

Business, the economy and the pound in your pocket – what to expect from 2025

UK business goes into the new year in a surly mood.

Veteran radio star Johnnie Walker dies aged 79

Veteran radio DJ Johnnie Walker, who hosted BBC Radio 2’s Sounds Of The 70s and The Rock Show, has died aged 79.

A life free from the Taliban and ‘gender apartheid’: How Afghan women dream big for 2025

Young women living under oppressive Taliban rule in Afghanistan have dared to share their hopes and fears for 2025, which range from an end to “gender apartheid”, to simply going…

Private school parents facing higher fees from today as VAT policy kicks in

Parents who send their children to private schools could face higher fees from today as the government’s flagship VAT policy comes into force.

Energy bills to become more expensive from today

As energy bills become more expensive from today, respected forecasters have said they are likely to rise further in spring instead of fall, as first anticipated.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: How their relationship unfolded

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were one of Hollywood’s biggest “it” couples for years.

Fresh amber warning for rain into New Year’s Day as severe weather hits UK celebrations – see areas affected

A new amber warning for heavy rain has been issued for parts of England this evening, as wet and windy weather elsewhere in the country forced the cancellation of New…